Crispy golden mini bites (Print Version)

Golden, crispy mini bites coated with cinnamon sugar for a warm, tasty start to your day.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 6 slices brioche or white sandwich bread

→ Egg Mixture

02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/2 cup whole milk
04 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt

→ For Cooking

08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Topping

09 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
10 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ To Serve (Optional)

11 - Maple syrup
12 - Milk

# How to Make It:

01 - Cut bread slices into 1/2-inch cubes to form bite-sized pieces.
02 - Whisk together eggs, whole milk, 1 tablespoon sugar, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt until fully blended.
03 - Add bread cubes to the egg mixture and toss gently to coat all sides. Let soak for 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Arrange half of the soaked bread cubes in a single layer and cook 2 to 3 minutes, turning frequently until all sides are golden and crisp. Remove and set aside.
05 - Repeat cooking process with remaining butter and soaked bread cubes.
06 - Combine 1/4 cup granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
07 - Toss the cooked mini French toast cubes in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly.
08 - Serve warm in a bowl as cereal, optionally with a splash of milk or a drizzle of maple syrup.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It tastes like a French toast breakfast but crunches like actual cereal, giving you the best of both textures in every bite.
  • Kids who claim they don't like breakfast suddenly ask for seconds when you serve this, because it feels like eating dessert before 9 a.m.
  • You can make a big batch and eat it throughout the week, or customize the cinnamon sugar topping to match whatever mood you're in.
02 -
  • Stale bread is actually better for this than fresh bread—it holds together when soaked instead of turning mushy, so don't save your fresh loaf for this recipe.
  • Don't skip the soaking step, but don't overdo it either; two to three minutes is the sweet spot between flavor and texture.
  • Medium heat is important because if your pan is too hot, the outside will burn before the inside cooks through, and if it's too cool, you'll end up with soggy bread that never crisps.
03 -
  • Use a nonstick skillet and keep the heat at medium; rushing the temperature will sacrifice crispiness for speed, and it's never worth it.
  • The moment you pull the bread from the skillet, toss it in the cinnamon sugar while it's still warm—the coating sticks better and tastes better.
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